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Physician assistants are healthcare extenders who work under the direction
and supervision of physicians. They provide routine diagnostic, therapeutic,
and preventative care. Many physician assistants work in rural settings,
remote health clinics, nursing homes, prisons, rehabilitation centers,
and military units under the general direction and supervision of a physician.
Physician assistants duties often include:
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| Average Salary: $35,000 - $60,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| A high school diploma with a strong background in biology and chemistry
is needed to be accepted into formal, academically accredited physician
assistant programs required by most states.
As a minimum, academic physician assistant programs require two years
of collegiate-level study in health care, biology, English, chemistry,
math, psychology, and social sciences. Many programs end with an
Associate's Degree although some colleges offer Bachelor's and Master's
Degree programs. All physician assistant programs include extensive
supervised clinical training.
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| For More Information: | |
| American Academy of Physician Assistants
950 N.Washington St. Alexandria, VA (703) 836-2272 aapa@aapa.org |
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